Lewis Capaldi could be set to make his comeback after taking a career hiatus amid his battle with Tourette’s.
The singer, 28, has reportedly been discussing next album with friends, which could be released next year, according to reports.
Lewis announced he would be taking a break away from the spotlight for his mental health after performing at Glastonbury in June 2023 where he struggled with his Tourette’s symptoms.
However, after taking sometime out to rest and recover, the Scottish star could now be ready to return to the spotlight.
He was spotted at Gerry’s bar in Soho, London this week, with a source telling The Sun he had been heard ‘excitedly’ discussing his plans.
Lewis Capaldi could be set to make his comeback after taking a career hiatus amid his battle with Tourette’s (pictured at Glastonbury in 2023)
The publication reports: ‘Lewis was in Gerry’s with a couple of mates in London having some drinks and talking about his next album.
‘He said he wanted to bring it out next year and was clearly really excited.
‘Lewis seemed on top form and was really happy and smiley. Everyone who spotted him was starstruck — the man is a legend.’
MailOnline has contacted Lewis Capaldi’s representative for comment.
During his performance at Glastonbury in 2023, Lewis was coming out of a three-week mental health hiatus he had taken to ‘rest and recover’.
Returning to the stage, the singer admitted he had been ‘s**t scared’ to perform as he opened up about his mental health struggles, and confirmed he would be taking another break away from the spotlight after the show.
In the middle of his set, Lewis confessed that he was struggling with his Tourette’s as he said his voice had ‘packed it in’, after he had been coughing throughout the show.
Tourette’s is a neurological condition characterised by a combination of involuntary noises and movements called tics, and can cause speech and voice abnormalities.
Despite his struggles, Lewis insisted on continuing with his set and his supportive fans rallied around him, with the show coming to an emotional close as the crowds sang Someone You Love for him.
The singer, 28, has reportedly been discussing next album with friends, which could be released next year, according to reports (pictured in February)
He was spotted at Gerry’s bar in Soho, London this week, with a source telling The Sun he had been heard ‘excitedly’ discussing his plans (pictured in July 2023)
The heartwarming moment saw Lewis walk across the Pyramid Stage and sing short bursts of the track, while the kind crowds sang at the top of their voices to support the star.
After his performance, Lewis took to his social media to say: ‘The fact that this probably won’t come as a surprise doesn’t make it any easier to write.
‘I used to be able to enjoy every second of shows like this and I’d hoped 3 weeks away would sort me out.
‘But the truth is I’m still learning to adjust to the impact of my Tourette’s and on Saturday it became obvious that I need to spend much more time getting my mental and physical health in order, so I can keep doing everything I love for a long time to come.
‘I’m so incredibly sorry to everyone who had planned to come to a show before the end of the year but I need to feel well to perform at the standard you all deserve.
‘Playing for you every night is all I’ve ever dreamed of, so this has been the most difficult decision of my life. I’ll be back as soon as I possibly can.’
Six months later on New Year’s Eve, Lewis updated fans, sharing: ‘I’m really happy to say I’ve noticed a marked improvement in both since I decided to take some time off back in June.’
Lewis has been on a performance break since after his Glastonbury performance in June 2023 when he struggled to sing due to his Tourette’s symptoms
After his performance, Lewis took to his social media to say: ‘The fact that this probably won’t come as a surprise doesn’t make it any easier to write… I’m going to be taking a break’
‘For now I’m going to continue taking some time to carry on looking after myself, maybe writing some music and taking a moment to reflect on some of the most incredible years of my life.
‘I want to make absolutely sure I’m 100% before getting back out there again properly for more shows and doing what I love more than anything!
‘These songs mean the world to me and I’d be gutted if I’d not been able to share them. Hope this tides you all over until we can get in a room and sing them together some day very soon!”
Lewis also thanked fans for their support, saying their reaction has been ‘nothing I’ve ever experienced and has made me more excited than ever to return to doing what I love at some point in the not too distant future’.
